The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-06-03

Atkinson. Suspended on the wall |
behind the seats of honor was
banner bearing a Masonic device |
and the words "Wclcome, Grand
Master" The tables were loaded
with good things comprising all the
delicacies Of this and other markets,
and tue whole was profusely deco
rated with fragrant flowers. Brother
Monsarrat called upon Brother Mac
kintosh to ask blessing, and then
| commenced the devouring of the
good things provided. After full
justice had been done to the viands
on all sides Brother Monsarrat rose
and spoke to the following effect: -
Your Majesty and Brethren-We
have met this evening to do honor
to most distinguished guest, the
Grand Master of California and
visiting brethren. Members of the
Hawaiian Lodge and Lodge lie Pro-
gres, / ask you to unite with me in
extending to them n cordial and
fraternal greeting. Although Ma
sonry has existed on these islands
about 81 years, this is the first time
in its history that it has been hon
ored by visit of the Grand Master.
We are pleased to welcome you,
brethren, to our shores, and to do
you honor. Let us drink to the
Grand Lodge of California and the
Grand Master of Frecmasonry. The
toast was drunk standing.
Most Wor. Brother Atkinson
arose, and said in reply
Grand Master of Ceremonies-It
is said there comes time in the
life of every man, when the heart
swells with emotion which the tongue
cannot express. Full well l know
the depth of that saying, and recog-
nize that time with me to be the
present. When l take into con-
sideration all the circumstances at
tending the visit to these islands,
when recall the efforts of the Off.
GERS of the good ship Australia tc
: administer to the comfort of the
party, when | remember the magni
ticent reception accorded by the
l local brethren to me and those by
t whom | was accompanied, when
| survey the magnifcence of the scene
before me in the poverty of my
language ! must fail to express th'
sentiments feel.
+ Proceeding, he said, he though
> they could well understand the feel
: ings of Il grateful heart, and all h,
o could say was simply, | thank you
= He then dwet on the benign infu
Il ence of Masonry and the ancien
e history of the brotherhood. Tha
l. brotherhood, he said, in the cours
. of ages, had gradually extended it
influence. The great military roa'
= from Rome TO Capua and Tarpeia
o Way were among their physica
10 achievements. In the excavation
v which had revealed to modern eye
!. the structures of early Rome til
symbols of Masonry were found
e Traces. were found alike upon tn
IS sunny slopes of France and ltal
- and the snowy steppes of Russia
If Still others there were upon til
- banks of the Rhine, the Seine an
- the Thames. Its principles receive
ia recognition at the coronation c
y English Kings in every century
IF That stupendous edlice, the cathe
o. dral at Strasburg, was II monumer
. g of Masonry. But, however gres
- and however imposing were tn
Is monuments raised under its an:
D. pices, they, like their buildcr'
10 must eventually be brought down
.. mother earth. Notwthstandin
this, when the last trace of the
u handiwork has passed away Il
1t elevating principles of Masonr
lie would still survive in all the
,e strength to guide, protect and ble'
lo mankind. TO perpetuate those il
" tluences and spread those principle
lc which the ancient brethren ha
MS wrought was the work of the Gran
&c Lodge of California.
nj After dilating upon the sceI
- presented from the $. $. Austral
30 as they approached Diamond Hea
81 and sailed along the shores of tn
mt "beautiful isle garden facing IL
or sea-" n scene that would long liz
H. in his memory, be again reverted
-, Masonary and alluded to the fa
u" that monarchs had not thought
e1 derogatory to their dignity to ca
n in their lot with the brethren. {
to this there was worthy examp
an present. In conclusion he gave Il
~ sentiment, ''Long Life and Pro
{" perity to His Majesty the King.
TO cloud Applause
nd His Majesty said in respons
#, Worshipful Master, Brethren al
81 Gentlemcn-Allow me to thank yo
'' for the kind and cordial manner
Oh which you have drunk my healt
mt and for the kindly spirit which yC
to have manifested. / am sure TN
NV this occasion has established b
- tween us more friendly relation
30 than previously existed. The o
casion must of necessity be We
pleasant one when we receive su,
men as the Grand Master and bret
OF rem of California. (Applause)
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